A’s send down Tyson Ross

UPDATE: Susan reports that Manny Ramirez will not be joining the team on Friday. It’s unlikely he will be called up in Kansas City; the next homestand is a possibility.

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Susan Slusser is traveling today. She reports that the A’s optioned pitcher Tyson Ross to Sacramento without making a corresponding move. That probably means that outfielder Yoenis Cespedes will be activated Friday off the disabled list in time for the series opener in Kansas City.

The A’s will need to make a roster spot available for pitcher Brandon McCarthy, also coming off the DL, on Saturday. It’s possible that first baseman Daric Barton, the recent target of fans’ ire, will be sent down at that time.